The main house was built in 1981, leaving the historic "Writer's Cabin" as a guest house. Wake Robin was designed by a renowned, local architect specializing in contemporary design and was among the first open concept floor plan homes in West Michigan. Over the dining area/kitchen is a solar heating system we can about guarantee you have never seen before! It was seen at the World Trade Fair and purchased for installation during the original construction. It is no longer operational, but remains as an important element of the home’s history.
We have changed very little about the home other than cosmetic updates over the years. The kitchen and all bathrooms were updated in Spring 2016. It has been our goal with each update to keep its modern, retro feel. Wake Robin has thoughtfully programmed gathering spaces making it easy and comfortable for everyone to be together when not enjoying time on Lake Michigan. The main floor of the home features an open floor plan, spacious kitchen island with plenty of room for more than one to be prepping meals or hanging out on bar stools at the kitchen island. Sliding doors outline the deck off the dining area and living room. Three of the bedrooms, including the master, conveniently surround the common areas. The fourth bedroom is on the second floor and has it’s own three-quarter bath, a large walk-through closet, as well as another side room off of the main room with crib. Two of the guestrooms have twin beds that can convert into a king beds, which we will happily prepare to your liking ahead of time. The master and third guest room both have king beds.